US Bridges

Recreation Park ST over Little River

Good

Windham County, Connecticut · 1/8 Mile East of Sabin ST · Structure no. 03968

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
803
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Recreation Park ST over Little River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Recreation Park ST over Little River in Windham County, Connecticut. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 803 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,193 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRecreation Park ST
CrossesLittle River
Location1/8 Mile East of Sabin ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.9182, -71.92041
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic803 (2024)
Projected traffic1,193 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Recreation Park ST over Little River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Recreation Park ST over Little River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Recreation Park ST over Little River carry?

About 803 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Recreation Park ST over Little River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Recreation Park ST over Little River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.